6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene

CAS: 32863-61-9

Ref. 3D-HBA86361

Product Information

• Name: 6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene is an α-pinene molecule that has been shown to have cytotoxic properties in mammalian cells and significant anticancer activity against pancreatic cancer cells. The molecular structure of 6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene includes a double bond between carbons 6 and 7, which is where the molecule gets its name from. This compound has been shown to be able to induce apoptosis in cancer cells by activating the CB2 receptor and inhibiting the activity of molecules called GPR55 and TRPV4. 6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene also reacts with intramolecular hydrogen to form a bicyclic system with a double bond between carbons 1 and 2, which increases its cytotoxicity against cancer cells due to the

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 122.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₄
• Purity: Min. 95%